Overview
Telopea Shady Lady Red is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Telopea, part of the Proteaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Telopea Shady Lady Red grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include sub-tropical, city and courtyard gardens, coastal and patio and container plants.
About
Telopea 'Shady Lady Red' is a bushy cultivar of the Telopea genus, which comprises sizable, evergreen shrubs or small trees with tough, leathery foliage. This cultivar produces large, vibrant flowers at the tips of its branches, adding interest in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acidic pH, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects, it grows well in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H2, making it ideal for sub-tropical, coastal, city, courtyard, patio, and container gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Telopea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Telopea Shady Lady Red size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Sub-tropical, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Telopea Shady Lady Red
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe or leaf-bud cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally problem free
- Disease resistance
- Generally problem free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Telopea Shady Lady Red?
Telopea Shady Lady Red prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Telopea Shady Lady Red need?
Telopea Shady Lady Red grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Telopea Shady Lady Red hardy in the UK?
Telopea Shady Lady Red has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Telopea Shady Lady Red?
Semi-ripe or leaf-bud cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Telopea genus
- Telopea speciosissima 'Am Waratah'
- Telopea speciosissima 'Red Embers'waratah 'Red Embers'
- Telopea 'Burgundy'
- Telopea Georgie Girl ('Fitzgeo')